Welcome to the June 2015 eNewsletter from Alderleaf Wilderness College!

In this issue...

1.) Slideshow of the Wilderness Certification Program!
Here's the photo highlights slideshow of the 2014-2015 Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program...

2.) Feature Article: Outdoor Games for Children
Outdoor games are an excellent tool in helping teach kids about nature while having fun...

3.) Welcome Office Manager Jessie Johnson!
We are very excited to welcome Jessie Johnson as our new office manager!

4.) Upcoming Courses
Summer Permaculture Design Course, Wild Edible Plants Course, Summer Camps for Youth, and much more...

Here's the photo highlights - a video slideshow of the 2014-2015 Wilderness Certification Program shown at our recent graduation:

The photos show some of our students' achievements over the last nine months. We're also looking forward to the next class that begins in September! Learn more about the Alderleaf Wilderness Certification Program.

You can view more slideshows and other Alderleaf media at the:

Outdoor games engage kids on a physical level, where all their senses may be engaged and their enthusiasm unleashed. The natural world is arguably one of the best classrooms there is. Certain outdoor games have been shown to help children learn about plants, mammals, birds, and many other topics in a way which is more likely to be retained over time... Continue reading

We are very excited to welcome Jessie Johnson as our new office manager! She brings a diverse background in graphic design, wildlife care, office and staff management; and shares our passion for environmental stewardship! Check out her full bio on our staff page... Alderleaf Staff Bios

Dates:	Course:	Cost:
Jun 27-28	Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants Course	$250
Jul 6-10	Wilderness Survival Skills Intensive	$600
Jul 11-12	Home-Scale Permaculture Course	$250
Jul 13-17	Wilderness Skills Camp for Youth	$250
Jul 24-26	Flintknapping Course	$300
Jul 24-26	Wooden Bow Making Course	$300
Jul 27-31	Wilderness Skills Camp for Youth	$250
Aug 1-2	Arrow Making Course	$330
Aug 1-2	Wilderness Survival Course	$250
Aug 8-9	Advanced Plants Course	$250
Aug 14-29	Permaculture Design Course	$1795
Aug 15-16	Overnight Survival Course	$250
Aug 21-23	Brain Tanning Course	$300
Sep 8	Wilderness Certification Program begins	$10,950
Sep 11	Advanced Wilderness Skills Program begins	$10,950
Oct 17	Wild Mushroom Identification Class	$85
Oct 24	Wild Mushroom Identification Class	$85
Nov 7-8	Wilderness Survival Course	$250
Nov 21	Survival Fire Making Skills Class	$85

The application period for the 2015-2016 school year is open. Classes begin September 8th, 2015. Visit the Certification Program page.

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18715 299th Ave SE
Monroe, WA 98272
United States
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